Atty. William Richard McGrath

Atty. William Richard McGrath

William Richard McGrath is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, municipal law, alternative dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Batavia Batavia 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (224) 561-4034 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Richard McGrath at a glance

William Richard McGrath is a zoning, government, and adr attorney based in Batavia, Illinois. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977). Educated at John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL J.D. (—) and University of Notre Dame B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Batavia, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Richard McGrath is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, municipal law, alternative dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices in Batavia, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Richard McGrath's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Richard McGrath handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

William Richard McGrath is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Richard McGrath is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William Richard McGrath is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Batavia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Batavia or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Richard McGrath

Where is William Richard McGrath's law office located?
William Richard McGrath's law practice is located in Batavia, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Richard McGrath handle?
William Richard McGrath focuses on zoning, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Richard McGrath practiced law?
William Richard McGrath has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William Richard McGrath go to law school?
William Richard McGrath earned their education at (—); (—).
How can I contact William Richard McGrath for a consultation?
You can contact William Richard McGrath directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Richard McGrath received?
William Richard McGrath's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL J.D.
- In Progress
University of Notre Dame B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977

Reviews

4.4
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.